Great Lakes Women’s Business Council is a nonprofit champion for small businesses. We provide access to capital, corporate procurement opportunities, certification for women-owned business enterprises, and small business educational support. We represent over 1,500 Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) women’s business enterprises, generating approximately $8.6 billion in annual revenue and employing 48,500 U.S. workers and 70+ corporate partners. We provided $11 million in loans to small business owners who created 1,800 jobs.
Provides Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) national WBE certification to businesses owned, managed, and controlled by women who want to do business with major corporations and government entities.
Join growing corporations, non-profits, government agencies, public institutions and small businesses. Benefits include access to resources, events, networking, and recognition.
Provides business expansion financing and small business loans to start-up and existing enterprises owned by women and men in nine counties of southeastern Michigan. For small business loans in other locations, visit SBA.gov.
Offers strategic programs for entrepreneurs, assisting them in growing their business to the next level by providing training, counseling, group mentoring, and business development opportunities. Visit MIWomen.com for the business directory.
Our Impact at a Glance
15,000 +
Small Businesses Trained
1,500
WBEs Certified in Our Region
90+
Corporate Members
$11MM
Loans Made
48,500
WBEs Members Employees
Our Success Stories
Great Lakes WBC helps thousands of people a year certify their business, secure a CEED loan or pursue training. Through the Michigan Women’s Marketplace and in person sessions, we have trained more than 15,000 business owners and entrepreneurs. Learn more about a few of our inspiring members.
Linda Kay Pruitt, Owner/Founder, Mrs. Pruitt’s Gourmet CHA CHA
- Event Type: Partner Event, SBA
- Event Type: Certification Orientation
- Event Type: Certification Orientation
